Best 6 Chicken A La Queen Recipes

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Chicken à la Queen is a classic dish that combines tender chicken, flavorful mushrooms, and a creamy sauce, resulting in a delightful and comforting meal. This versatile dish can be served over rice, pasta, or even mashed potatoes, making it a perfect choice for a satisfying lunch or dinner. The recipes in this article offer different variations of Chicken à la Queen, each with its unique flavors and ingredients. From the traditional version featuring a creamy mushroom sauce to a tangy tomato-based sauce, these recipes cater to diverse preferences and dietary needs. Whether you prefer a simple yet elegant presentation or a more elaborate dish adorned with additional ingredients, these recipes provide step-by-step instructions to guide you through the cooking process. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create a delicious and memorable Chicken à la Queen experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CLASSIC CHICKEN A LA KING



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Classic Chicken a la King is rich and creamy and made from scratch. This easy dinner recipe is great served over rice, pasta, toast, or biscuits!

Provided by Rachel (The Stay At Home Chef)

Categories     Main Course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup salted butter
8 ounces mushrooms (sliced)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups milk
2 egg yolks
1/3 cup heavy creamy
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup chopped drained pimientos
4 cups chopped cooked chicken

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add in mushrooms and cook until mushrooms are soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Add in flour and stir until there are no more specks of flour left. Pour in chicken broth and milk and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce is thickened, about 3 minutes.
  • For a richer sauce: in a small mixing bowl, whisk together egg yolks with heavy cream. Working quickly, slowly pour in 1/2 cup of the hot mixture into the egg mixture while whisking vigorously. Immediately pour this mixture back into the saucepan, whisking the entire time. Cook 2 minutes more.
  • Stir in frozen peas, drained pimientos, and cooked chicken and let heat through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Serve hot over cooked rice, pasta, toast, or biscuits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Cholesterol 157 mg, Sodium 488 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SUPER FAST AND EASY CHICKEN A LA KING



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Faster than a speeding bullet! More tasty than a locomotive! Able to fill hungry tummies in a single bound! It's Super-King!!

Provided by Marie

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pan-Fried

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
3 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 cups water
1 (15 ounce) can peas
1 pound boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and diced

Steps:

  • Combine cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup and water in a large pot or saucepan over medium low heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring, until heated through. Stir in peas, heat through, and serve over toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.6 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Cholesterol 51.7 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 21.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 1620.7 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

CHICKEN A LA KING I



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Easy and elegant chicken dish. It's a great way to use leftover chicken or turkey. Green pepper and red pimientos make this a pretty dish to serve at Christmas or anytime. Serve over cooked rice, toast, or noodles. Can be made ahead and reheated.

Provided by Colleen B. Smith

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (4.5 ounce) can mushrooms, drained, liquid reserved
1 green bell pepper, chopped
½ cup butter
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
1 ½ cups milk
1 ¼ cups hot water
4 cooked, boneless chicken breast halves, chopped
4 ounces chopped pimento

Steps:

  • Cook and stir drained mushrooms and green pepper in butter or margarine over medium heat for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Blend in flour, salt, and pepper. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is bubbly. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in instant bouillon, milk, water, and reserved mushroom liquid. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir for 1 minute.
  • Stir in chicken and pimiento. Heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 86.5 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 20.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 733.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

CHICKEN A LA QUEEN ;)



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This is a scrumptious dish I got from the Rachel Ray show. I think she made it faster, but I take a bit longer in the kitchen. ;) I also added 1 - 2 tsp poultry seasoning,sprinkle of creole seasoning,salt and pepper to taste in my attempt at this. (for ZWT3 - Southern spin on a chicken pot pie- comfort food!)

Provided by Mommy Diva

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 puff pastry shells (recommended brand Pepperidge Farms Since most puff pastry shells come in packages of six, buy two, a)
3 stalks celery ribs, thinly sliced on a long angle
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 carrots, thinly sliced on a long angle
1 bay leaf (fresh or dry)
1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced into strips
salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup white wine
1 quart chicken stock
1 cup heavy cream
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 lb thin asparagus, cut into one-inch pieces on a long angle
1 cup frozen peas
5 -6 sprigs fresh tarragon, leaves stripped and roughly chopped
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven as directed on package for pastry.
  • Place pastry shells on a non-stick baking surface then place in oven.
  • Bake pastries until golden.
  • Remove from oven and let cool.
  • In a large, deep skillet add approximately 2 tablespoons oil to medium high heat.
  • Add celery, onions, carrots, bay leaf and a little salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cook, until the veggies start to get tender, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the red bell pepper and cook for an another 2-3 minutes.
  • Push the veggies to the edge and add the butter to the center of the pan.
  • Once melted, add the flour and cook for about a minute.
  • Whisk in white wine, chicken stock and cream.
  • Bring to a simmer then add the chicken pieces.
  • Once simmering again, add the asparagus. Continue to simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the asparagus is tender, about 10-12 minutes.
  • Add peas and tarragon and stir to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place 2 shells on each dinner plate and fill each shell with the chicken mixture. Place pastry lid on top and garnish with a sprig of tarragon.
  • Enjoy ;)!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1197.7, Fat 78.1, SaturatedFat 30.4, Cholesterol 180.1, Sodium 834.2, Carbohydrate 73.5, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 11.7, Protein 46.3

CHICKEN A LA KING III



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Easy and delicious, this a la King is a family favorite. Great for luncheons and buffets for the holidays.

Provided by Joan Zaffary

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 ¼ cups cooked, cubed chicken breast meat
1 cup sour cream
2 egg yolks
1 pimento, chopped
4 teaspoons cooking sherry
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Saute bell pepper and mushrooms until tender, then stir in broth and flour and cook, stirring, until thickened. Add chicken, heat through and remove from heat.
  • In a small bowl combine sour cream, egg yolks, pimento, sherry, salt and pepper and mix together. Add this mixture to chicken mixture in skillet and heat thoroughly, stirring. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.9 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 209.9 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 28.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 167.1 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

TRADITIONAL CHICKEN A LA KING



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We raise fryers to feed our family for months. And this is one of our favorite ways to prepare chicken. It's a traditional dish that's sure to please.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup sliced fresh carrots
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried sage
1-1/2 cups milk
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup frozen peas
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
Warm biscuits

Steps:

  • In large saucepan, saute the mushrooms, carrots, onion and green pepper in butter until vegetables are crisp-tender. , In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, pepper and sage; stir in milk and broth until smooth. Gradually add to vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened; Add peas and chicken. , Simmer, uncovered, for 4-6 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Serve with biscuits.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

- Always start by dicing and disassembling the chicken breasts, then slice mushrooms and asparagus. - Use fresh asparagus or snap off the woody ends of fresh asparagus. - Canned asparagus can also be used. - You can use cream of mushroom soup or cream of celery soup in place of cream of chicken soup. - You can add a splash of white wine for a richer flavor. - Season the casserole with salt, pepper, and paprika, or use a poultry seasoning blend. - For a crispy topping, omit the mixture of crushed crackers and melted butter, then top the casserole with 1/2 cup crushed crackers, 1 tablespoon melted butter, and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese before baking. - If you want the chicken to be more tender, cook it in a slow cooker on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours. - For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free crackers or make your own with almond flour or coconut flour. - Serve the chicken à la queen over rice, pasta, or a bed of your favorite greens.

Conclusion:

Chicken à la queen is a creamy, delicious casserole that the whole family will enjoy. It's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or for a special occasion. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, this classic dish is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Enjoy!

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